EP2668676B1 - Thermoelectric module comprising a heat conducting layer - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a thermoelectric module with a heat conducting layer and a method for its production.
- the exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle has thermal energy, which can be converted by means of a thermoelectric generator into electrical energy, for example, to fill a battery or other energy storage and / or electrical consumers to supply the required energy directly.
- a thermoelectric generator into electrical energy, for example, to fill a battery or other energy storage and / or electrical consumers to supply the required energy directly.
- thermoelectric generator has at least one thermoelectric module.
- Thermoelectric modules include z. B. at least two semiconductor elements (p-doped and n-doped), which are mutually provided on their top and bottom (towards the hot side or the cold side) with electrically conductive bridge elements. These two semiconductor elements form the smallest thermoelectric unit or a thermoelectric element.
- Thermoelectric materials are of a type that can effectively convert thermal energy into electrical energy (Seebeck effect) and vice versa (Peltier effect). If a temperature gradient is provided on both sides of the semiconductor elements, a voltage potential forms between the ends of the semiconductor elements. The charge carriers on the hotter side are increasingly excited by the higher temperature in the conduction band.
- thermoelectric module many semiconductor elements are preferably electrically connected in series. In order that the generated potential differences of the serial semiconductor elements do not cancel each other out, alternate semiconductor elements are always used brought into direct electrical contact with different majority charge carriers (n-doped and p-doped). By means of a connected electrical load, the circuit can be closed and thus an electrical power can be tapped.
- thermoelectric modules or the semiconductor elements are usually carried out by the assembly of the individual components thermoelectric material, diffusion barrier, electrically conductive bridge elements, insulation and possibly other housing elements to a thermoelectric module, which is covered by a hot or cold medium. This assembly of numerous individual components also requires a precise coordination of the individual component tolerances and consideration of the heat transfer from the hot side to the cold side and the sufficient contacting of the electrically conductive bridges, so that a current flow through the thermoelectric material can be generated.
- thermoelectric module For the arrangement of such semiconductor elements in a thermoelectric module are regularly housing walls (plate-shaped thermoelectric module) and / or support tubes for the outer boundary of a tubular thermoelectric module provided on which the semiconductor elements attached, or between which they are arranged.
- Another problem is that due to the different thermal loads of the housing walls or support tubes also different expansion behavior These components must be compensated without particularly high voltages are introduced into the thermoelectric material and the connections between the individual components.
- thermoelectric module From the US-A1-2009 / 243078 a plate-shaped thermoelectric module is known, which can be used in the use of semiconductor chips for the conversion of heat into electrical energy.
- a thermally conductive spacer is used, which connects the thermoelectric module with a receiving plate.
- the CN-Y-2381023 is directed to a plate-shaped thermoelectric module, wherein between the thermoelectric materials and the insulating outer walls elastic layers are arranged. These layers are thermally conductive.
- thermoelectric module in a wristwatch.
- a plate-shaped thermoelectric module is arranged between two heat-conducting plates. At least the one heat-conducting plate is connected to the housing via an elastic layer.
- thermoelectric module is to be specified, which can compensate for different thermal expansions or is not destroyed by this or restricted in its function.
- a process for the production of a thermoelectric module is to be further specified by the different thermal expansions occurring on the one hand during operation of the thermoelectric module are taken into account, and on the other hand is particularly inexpensive to perform by larger component tolerances can be compensated.
- thermoelectric module according to the features of claim 1.
- Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent formulated claims. It should be noted that the features listed individually in the claims in any technologically meaningful way, can be combined with each other and show other embodiments of the invention. The description, in particular in conjunction with the figures, further explains the invention and leads to additional embodiments of the invention.
- thermoelectric module has at least one cold side, one hot side and thermoelectric elements arranged therebetween. At least one heat conducting layer is arranged between the thermoelectric elements and the cold side and / or between the thermoelectric elements and the hot side. It is provided that the heat conducting layer is made compressible.
- the thermoelectric module is tubular, wherein annular or annular segment-shaped semiconductor elements are arranged between an inner tube and an outer tube in the axial direction one behind the other.
- the inner tube is flowed through by exhaust gas and the outer tube flows through a cooling medium, so that inside the hot side and outside the cold side of the thermoelectric module is arranged.
- the tubular thermoelectric module can also be executed in the reverse manner, so that the exhaust gas flows over the outer tube.
- thermoelectric module can also be embodied plate-shaped, so that thermoelectric elements are arranged in a plane next to one another.
- one side is designed as a cold side and an opposite side arranged as a hot side.
- the following embodiments are correspondingly applicable to a plate-shaped thermoelectric module, wherein the present invention is particularly advantageous for tubular thermoelectric modules.
- thermoelectric module starting from a cold side, which is overflowed by a cooling medium, constructed in the direction of the hot side as follows: cold side, electrical insulation, electrically conductive bridge elements, possibly diffusion barrier, thermoelectric material, possibly diffusion barrier, electrically conductive bridge elements, electrical Isolation, hot side.
- a leit Mrs is arranged, which ensures good heat transfer between thermoelectric elements and the cold side or hot side and on the other hand causes in particular an electrical insulation between the cold side and electrically conductive bridge elements or between the hot side and electrically conductive bridge elements.
- this heat-conducting layer can either be used together with electrical insulation or replace the electrical insulation layer.
- the heat-conducting layer is designed to be compressible, that is, it can be compressed or reduced in volume by applying an external pressure (in particular at least partially elastically). This compressibility makes it possible for stresses caused by thermal stress to be absorbed by the thermally conductive layer within the thermoelectric module. This is possible because differently expanding components extend in particular into the heat-conducting layer or adjoin it, and their expansion can be compensated by the compressible heat-conducting layer.
- the heat conducting layer is designed so that the reduction of the volume of the heat conducting layer is completely reversible. As a result, it is possible that the heat-conducting layer permanently completely fills the area between the hot side and the thermoelectric elements or between the cold side and thermoelectric elements even when the thermal load varies.
- the heat-conducting layer in particular has a thermal conductivity (at room temperature, ie 20 ° C.) of at least 0.9 W / Km [watt / (Kelvin * meter)], in particular of at least 9 W / Km and preferably of at least 50 W / Km.
- the heat-conducting layer preferably has a specific electrical resistance of at least 1 ⁇ 10 6 ⁇ m [ohm * meter], in particular at least 1 ⁇ 10 8 ⁇ m, and preferably of at least 1 ⁇ 10 9 ⁇ m.
- thermoelectric module Furthermore, in particular different component tolerances are compensated by the heat conducting layer, and this can already be taken into account in the structural design of the thermoelectric module. Thus, lower tolerance requirements are to be placed on the components of the thermoelectric module installed together so that the overall thermoelectric module is less expensive to produce.
- the at least one heat-conducting layer is made flat and has a thickness.
- the heat conducting layer is compressible in a temperature range of 80 to 550 ° C, in particular in a temperature range of 80 to 350 ° C by a surface pressure of up to 60 N / cm 2 by at least 5 vol .-% and thus reduced in thickness.
- the heat-conducting layer in the abovementioned temperature range can be compressed by at least 10% in the case of a surface pressure of up to 60 N / cm 2 , whereby preferably a maximum of 25% can be achieved.
- the thickness of the (uncompressed) heat conducting layer is in a range of 50 to 2000 ⁇ m [microns], preferably in a range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m, so that a thin and simultaneously compressible heat conducting layer can be provided.
- the at least one heat conducting layer is a film.
- the foil is flexible and flexible and can be arranged between the hot side and thermoelectric elements or between the cold side and thermoelectric elements.
- the at least one heat conducting layer is connected by means of an adhesive at least to an outer wall of the thermoelectric module and / or to the thermoelectric elements.
- the adhesive is particularly suitable for sealing the thermoelectric module on the cold side and / or on the hot side with respect to an exhaust gas or a cooling medium.
- the adhesive also has a very good thermal conductivity (at room temperature, ie 20 ° C.) of at least 0.9 W / Km [watt / (Kelvin * meter)], in particular of at least 9 W / Km and preferably of at least 50 W / Km up.
- the adhesive preferably has a specific electrical resistance of at least 1 ⁇ 10 6 ⁇ m [Ohm * meter], in particular at least 1 x 10 8 ⁇ m and preferably of at least 1 x 10 9 ⁇ m on.
- the at least one heat conducting layer comprises a thermal paste.
- the thermal compound is pasty and has, in particular at room temperature, a viscosity of at least 1 N / m 2 [Newtons per square meter], preferably between 5 N / m 2 and 50 N / m 2 .
- the use of a thermal compound in particular requires an additional electrical insulation layer. While the bathleit harsh, if it is designed as a film, is to be used in a specific size or in a specific thickness, the heat conducting layer, when used as thermal paste, only by a certain amount (volume at room temperature and ambient pressure, ie about 20 ° C and 1 bar) defined.
- the thermal paste contains the following materials: graphite, silicone.
- the thermal grease is executed silicone-free.
- the thermal compound may in particular contain metallic components, for. As aluminum. The metallic components are in particular in powder form in the thermal paste and cause a high thermal conductivity and high thermal resistance of the thermal paste.
- the at least one heat-conducting layer comprises a silicone elastomer / silicone rubber.
- a silicone elastomer / silicone rubber This can be embodied in particular as a foil or as a thermal paste.
- the thermal paste is used in plate-shaped thermoelectric modules.
- the heat-conducting foil can also be used in tubular thermoelectric modules.
- the at least one heat conducting layer is reinforced with fibers.
- the fibers are in particular crosslinked with each other, so that the heat-conducting layer has a higher strength or stiffness or tear resistance.
- the use of fibers can also be used to adapt the compressibility or deformability of the heat-conducting layer. As fibers come in particular Fiberglass used. These are embedded in particular in a silicone rubber.
- the outer tube is reduced in its diameter such that the heat-conducting layer arranged therein is compressed by at least 5 vol .-% and is thus reduced in thickness in particular by 5%.
- a reduction of the thickness or a compression of the volume of at least 10% and preferably at most 25% is achieved.
- the heat-conducting layer is compressed to a different extent, in particular at different points, so that the above-described values with regard to the thickness and the compressible volume can only be regarded as average values over the entire extent of the heat-conducting layer.
- individual punctiform regions are compressed more or less strongly, so that the material of the heat conducting layer is displaced to different degrees at different positions.
- a uniform density of the material of the heat-conducting layer is preferably established over the entire extent of the heat-conducting layer, so that virtually constant properties (with regard to heat conduction and electrical insulation of the heat-conducting layer or the like) are present over the entire extent of the heat-conducting layer.
- a heat conducting layer is additionally arranged between the inner tube and the thermoelectric elements.
- the calibration also takes place via the outer tube, wherein the inner tube z. B. is stabilized by a mandrel, so that a reduction in the diameter of the inner tube does not occur here, but only a compression of the space between the inner tube and outer tube is made.
- a calibration (For example, by a liquid pressure medium) alone or in addition to the inner tube.
- only the outer tube is plastically deformed by the calibration, so that in particular no change in the diameter of the inner tube occurs during calibration of the outer tube.
- thermoelectric elements are not damaged.
- a shift in the position of the semiconductor elements as a result of the calibration can be tolerated.
- at least the semiconductor elements it is preferably possible for at least the semiconductor elements to be sintered as a result of the calibration pressure, so that a heat conduction layer arranged between the inner tube and semiconductor elements can also be at least partially compressed therewith.
- predetermined breaking points in the semiconductor elements may be provided so that they are installed on the one hand as preferably annular elements, but on the other hand can join a positional shift due to the calibration, without any other unwanted stress cracks.
- thermoelectric module In the case of a plate-shaped thermoelectric module, the problems with regard to the arrangement of a further heat-conducting layer on the inner tube do not arise since the structural design and also the method can be carried out "symmetrically" here. However, the above statements are correspondingly applicable to plate-shaped thermoelectric modules.
- thermoelectric module the use of a soldering material for connecting the hot side or the cold side to the thermoelectric elements is avoided by the proposed thermoelectric module, or by the method.
- a solderless arrangement or a lot-free method for producing a thermoelectric module is proposed so that an assembly of the arrangement in an outer tube is possible without a cohesive connection between thermoelectric Elements and the outer tube and / or the inner tube is generated directly or indirectly.
- Indirect denotes z.
- Example the arrangement of a solder joint between an electrical insulation layer and the outer tube or the inner tube or between the electrically conductive bridge elements and the electrical insulation layer, so that thermoelectric elements and the cold side or hot side not directly (“directly") connected by the solder joint are.
- “Bonded” refers to a combination of components held together by atomic or molecular forces. These are in particular non-releasable compounds that can be separated only by destruction of the connecting means.
- thermoelectric module can be used in a thermoelectric generator, which is preferably used in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle.
- thermoelectric module in which only representable and feasible requirements must be made of the tolerances of the individual components combined with each other.
- the component tolerances are already compensated during the production of the thermoelectric module by the compressible réelleleit Mrs.
- the different expansion of individual components due to thermal stress during operation is compensated by theticianleit Mrs.
- the sensitivity to (different) thermal expansions can be further reduced.
- the use of a compressible heat conducting layer thus makes it possible for the first time to use a thermoelectric module that is resistant to thermal cycling over time, without the need for elaborate measures to compensate for thermal stresses.
- thermoelectric module or with the motor vehicle can also be used for the method or for plate-shaped thermoelectric modules, and vice versa.
- Fig. 1 shows a plate-shaped thermoelectric module 1, wherein thermoelectric elements 4 between a cold side 2 and a hot side 3 are arranged side by side in a plane.
- an adhesive 8 is further arranged, so that heat conducting layer 5 and cold side 2 are adhesively bonded together.
- the heat-conducting layer 5 is thus connected by means of an adhesive 8 at least to an outer wall 9 of the thermoelectric module 1.
- a section in the heat-conducting layer 5 shows that these fibers 11.
- Fig. 2 shows step a) of the method for producing a thermoelectric module 1, wherein an inner tube 12, which extends along a central axis 17 in the axial direction 19, is provided.
- thermoelectric module 1 In the following figures, only individual components of a thermoelectric module 1 are shown, wherein z. B. the arrangement of electrically conductive bridge elements 13 on the inside of the thermoelectric elements 4 for the expert is self-evident and has been omitted accordingly.
- thermoelectric elements 4 are arranged one behind the other in an axial direction 19.
- the thermoelectric elements 4 are each formed by an n-doped and a p-doped semiconductor element, which are arranged side by side (hatched differently).
- Fig. 4 shows step c) of the manufacturing method of a thermoelectric module, wherein the alternately arranged n-doped and p-doped semiconductor elements are electrically conductively connected together to form thermoelectric elements 4, so that a current path can be generated by the thermoelectric module.
- the electrically conductive bridge elements 13 By the electrically conductive bridge elements 13, an outer peripheral surface 15 is formed.
- an assembly 14 is formed.
- Fig. 5 shows step d) of the method for producing a thermoelectric module, wherein on the at least by the electrically conductive bridge elements 13 formed outer peripheral surface 15 of the arrangement 14 a compressible bathleit Mrs 5 is arranged.
- the heat-conducting layer 5 is applied here as thermal paste 10.
- Fig. 6 shows step e) of the method for producing a thermoelectric module, wherein an outer tube 16 is pushed onto the heat conducting layer 5, so that the heat conducting layer 5 between outer tube 16 and thermoelectric elements 4 is arranged.
- the heat conducting layer 5 has a (not yet) uncompressed thickness 6.
- Fig. 7 shows the method step f) for producing a thermoelectric module, wherein by a pressure 18, the outer tube 16 is calibrated so that the heat conducting layer 5 is compressed and, accordingly, the thickness 6 is reduced.
- a pressure 18 the outer tube 16 is calibrated so that the heat conducting layer 5 is compressed and, accordingly, the thickness 6 is reduced.
- the gap also shown in the axial direction 19 between the thermoelectric elements 4 is filled in particular by an electrical and thermal insulator.
- Fig. 8 shows a motor vehicle 20 with an internal combustion engine 21 and an exhaust gas treatment device 22.
- the exhaust gas treatment device 22 is traversed by an exhaust gas, which is also supplied to a plurality of thermoelectric modules 1. To form a temperature potential across the thermoelectric modules 1, these are simultaneously subjected to a cooling medium of cooling 23, wherein the cooling 23 is also provided for cooling the internal combustion engine 21.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein thermoelektrisches Modul mit einer Wärmeleitschicht und ein Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung.The present invention relates to a thermoelectric module with a heat conducting layer and a method for its production.
Das Abgas aus einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine eines Kraftfahrzeugs besitzt thermische Energie, welche mittels eines thermoelektrischen Generators in elektrische Energie umgewandelt werden kann, um beispielsweise eine Batterie oder einen anderen Energiespeicher zu füllen und/oder elektrischen Verbrauchern die benötigte Energie direkt zuzuführen. Damit wird das Kraftfahrzeug mit einem verbesserten energetischen Wirkungsgrad betrieben und es steht für den Betrieb des Kraftfahrzeugs Energie in größerem Umfang zur Verfügung.The exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle has thermal energy, which can be converted by means of a thermoelectric generator into electrical energy, for example, to fill a battery or other energy storage and / or electrical consumers to supply the required energy directly. Thus, the motor vehicle is operated with an improved energy efficiency and it is available for the operation of the motor vehicle energy to a greater extent.
Ein solcher thermoelektrischer Generator weist zumindest ein thermoelektrisches Modul auf. Thermoelektrische Module umfassen z. B. wenigstens zwei Halbleiterelemente (p-dotiert und n-dotiert), die auf ihrer Oberseite und Unterseite (hin zur Heißseite bzw. zur Kaltseite) wechselseitig mit elektrisch leitenden Brückenelementen versehen sind. Diese zwei Halbleiterelemente bilden die kleinste thermoelektrische Einheit bzw. ein thermoelektrisches Element. Thermoelektrische Materialien sind von einer Art, dass diese effektiv thermische Energie in elektrische Energie umwandeln können (Seebeck-Effekt) und umgekehrt (Peltier-Effekt). Wird ein Temperaturgefälle beidseits der Halbleiterelemente bereitgestellt, so bildet sich zwischen den Enden der Halbleiterelemente ein Spannungspotential aus. Die Ladungsträger auf der heißeren Seite werden durch die höhere Temperatur vermehrt in das Leitungsband angeregt. Durch den dabei erzeugten Konzentrationsunterschied im Leitungsband diffundieren Ladungsträger auf die kältere Seite des Halbleiterelements, wodurch die Potentialdifferenz entsteht. In einem thermoelektrischen Modul sind bevorzugt zahlreiche Halbleiterelemente elektrisch in Reihe geschaltet. Damit sich die generierten Potentialdifferenzen der seriellen Halbleiterelemente nicht gegenseitig aufheben, sind stets wechselweise Halbleiterelemente mit unterschiedlichen Majoritätsladungsträgern (n-dotiert und p-dotiert) in direkten elektrischen Kontakt gebracht. Mittels einer angeschlossenen elektrischen Last kann der Stromkreis geschlossen und somit eine elektrische Leistung abgegriffen werden.Such a thermoelectric generator has at least one thermoelectric module. Thermoelectric modules include z. B. at least two semiconductor elements (p-doped and n-doped), which are mutually provided on their top and bottom (towards the hot side or the cold side) with electrically conductive bridge elements. These two semiconductor elements form the smallest thermoelectric unit or a thermoelectric element. Thermoelectric materials are of a type that can effectively convert thermal energy into electrical energy (Seebeck effect) and vice versa (Peltier effect). If a temperature gradient is provided on both sides of the semiconductor elements, a voltage potential forms between the ends of the semiconductor elements. The charge carriers on the hotter side are increasingly excited by the higher temperature in the conduction band. As a result of the concentration difference in the conduction band generated in this process, charge carriers diffuse to the colder side of the semiconductor element, which results in the potential difference. In a thermoelectric module, many semiconductor elements are preferably electrically connected in series. In order that the generated potential differences of the serial semiconductor elements do not cancel each other out, alternate semiconductor elements are always used brought into direct electrical contact with different majority charge carriers (n-doped and p-doped). By means of a connected electrical load, the circuit can be closed and thus an electrical power can be tapped.
Um eine dauerhafte Einsatzfähigkeit der Halbleiterelemente zu gewährleisten, wird zwischen elektrisch leitenden Brückenelementen und dem thermoelektrischen Material regelmäßig eine Diffusionsbarriere angeordnet, die ein Diffundieren von in den elektrischen Brücken oder dem Verbindungsmaterial (z. B. Lot) enthaltenem Material in das thermoelektrische Material und damit einen Effektivitätsverlust bzw. ein funktionelles Versagen des Halbleitermaterials bzw. des thermoelektrischen Elements verhindert. Der Aufbau von thermoelektrischen Modulen bzw. der Halbleiterelemente erfolgt üblicherweise durch den Zusammenbau der einzelnen Komponenten thermoelektrisches Material, Diffusionsbarriere, elektrisch leitende Brückenelemente, Isolierung und ggf. weiteren Gehäuseelementen zu einem thermoelektrischen Modul, das von einem heißen bzw. kalten Medium überströmt wird. Dieser Zusammenbau zahlreicher einzelner Komponenten erfordert auch eine genaue Abstimmung der einzelnen Bauteiltoleranzen und eine Berücksichtigung der Wärmeübergänge von der Heißseite zur Kaltseite sowie der hinreichenden Kontaktierung der elektrisch leitenden Brücken, so dass ein Stromfluss durch das thermoelektrische Material erzeugt werden kann.In order to ensure a permanent usability of the semiconductor elements, a diffusion barrier is regularly arranged between electrically conductive bridge elements and the thermoelectric material, which diffuses material contained in the electrical bridges or the connecting material (eg solder) into the thermoelectric material and thus a Effectivity loss or a functional failure of the semiconductor material or the thermoelectric element prevented. The construction of thermoelectric modules or the semiconductor elements is usually carried out by the assembly of the individual components thermoelectric material, diffusion barrier, electrically conductive bridge elements, insulation and possibly other housing elements to a thermoelectric module, which is covered by a hot or cold medium. This assembly of numerous individual components also requires a precise coordination of the individual component tolerances and consideration of the heat transfer from the hot side to the cold side and the sufficient contacting of the electrically conductive bridges, so that a current flow through the thermoelectric material can be generated.
Für die Anordnung solcher Halbleiterelemente in einem thermoelektrischen Modul sind regelmäßig Gehäusewände (plattenförmiges thermoelektrisches Modul) und/oder Stützrohre zur äußeren Begrenzung eines rohrförmigen thermoelektrischen Moduls vorgesehen, an denen die Halbleiterelemente befestigt, bzw. zwischen denen sie angeordnet sind. Dies führt insbesondere dazu, dass bei der Fertigung hohe Toleranzanforderungen gegeben sind, um einerseits eine passgenaue Anordnung der Halbleiterelemente mit Bezug auf die elektrischen Verbindungen sowie andererseits auf die Position der Gehäuse zu realisieren. Problematisch ist darüber hinaus, dass infolge der unterschiedlichen thermischen Belastungen der Gehäusewände bzw. Stützrohre auch unterschiedliche Ausdehnungsverhalten dieser Komponenten kompensiert werden müssen, ohne dass besonders hohe Spannungen in das thermoelektrische Material und die Verbindungen zwischen den einzelnen Bestandteilen eingeleitet werden.For the arrangement of such semiconductor elements in a thermoelectric module are regularly housing walls (plate-shaped thermoelectric module) and / or support tubes for the outer boundary of a tubular thermoelectric module provided on which the semiconductor elements attached, or between which they are arranged. This leads in particular to the fact that high tolerance requirements are given in the production in order to realize on the one hand an accurately fitting arrangement of the semiconductor elements with respect to the electrical connections and on the other hand to the position of the housing. Another problem is that due to the different thermal loads of the housing walls or support tubes also different expansion behavior These components must be compensated without particularly high voltages are introduced into the thermoelectric material and the connections between the individual components.
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Hiervon ausgehend ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, die mit Bezug auf den Stand der Technik geschilderten Probleme zumindest teilweise zu lösen. Insbesondere soll ein thermoelektrisches Modul angegeben werden, das unterschiedliche thermische Ausdehnungen kompensieren kann bzw. durch diese nicht zerstört oder in seiner Funktion eingeschränkt wird. Insbesondere soll weiterhin ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines thermoelektrischen Moduls angegeben werden, durch das einerseits im Betrieb des thermoelektrischen Moduls auftretende unterschiedliche Wärmeausdehnungen berücksichtigt werden, und das andererseits besonders kostengünstig durchzuführen ist, indem größere Bauteiltoleranzen kompensiert werden können.On this basis, it is an object of the present invention, at least partially solve the problems described with reference to the prior art. In particular, a thermoelectric module is to be specified, which can compensate for different thermal expansions or is not destroyed by this or restricted in its function. In particular, a process for the production of a thermoelectric module is to be further specified by the different thermal expansions occurring on the one hand during operation of the thermoelectric module are taken into account, and on the other hand is particularly inexpensive to perform by larger component tolerances can be compensated.
Diese Aufgaben werden gelöst mit einem thermoelektrischen Modul gemäß den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängig formulierten Patentansprüchen angegeben. Es ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass die in den Patentansprüchen einzeln aufgeführten Merkmale in beliebiger, technologisch sinnvoller, Weise miteinander kombiniert werden können und weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung aufzeigen. Die Beschreibung, insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit den Figuren, erläutert die Erfindung weiter und führt ergänzende Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung an.These objects are achieved with a thermoelectric module according to the features of
Das erfindungsgemäße thermoelektrische Modul weist zumindest eine Kaltseite, eine Heißseite sowie dazwischen angeordnete thermoelektrische Elemente auf. Zwischen den thermoelektrischen Elementen und der Kaltseite und/oder zwischen den thermoelektrischen Elementen und der Heißseite ist wenigstens eine Wärmeleitschicht angeordnet. Es ist dabei vorgesehen, dass die Wärmeleitschicht kompressibel ausgeführt ist. Insbesondere ist das thermoelektrische Modul rohrförmig aufgebaut, wobei kreisringförmige oder kreisringsegmentförmige Halbleiterelemente zwischen einem Innenrohr und einem Außenrohr in axialer Richtung hintereinander angeordnet sind. Bevorzugt wird das innere Rohr von Abgas durchströmt und das äußere Rohr von einem Kühlmedium überströmt, so dass innen die Heißseite und außen die Kaltseite des thermoelektrischen Moduls angeordnet ist. Alternativ ist das rohrförmige thermoelektrische Modul auch in umgekehrter Art ausführbar, so dass das Abgas das äußere Rohr überströmt. Insbesondere ist das thermoelektrische Modul auch plattenförmig ausführbar, so dass thermoelektrische Elemente in einer Ebene nebeneinander angeordnet sind. Dabei ist jeweils eine Seite als Kaltseite und eine gegenüberliegend angeordnete Seite als Heißseite ausgeführt. Die folgenden Ausführungen sind entsprechend auf ein plattenförmiges thermoelektrisches Modul übertragbar, wobei die vorliegende Erfindung besonders vorteilhaft für rohrförmige thermoelektrische Module ist.The thermoelectric module according to the invention has at least one cold side, one hot side and thermoelectric elements arranged therebetween. At least one heat conducting layer is arranged between the thermoelectric elements and the cold side and / or between the thermoelectric elements and the hot side. It is provided that the heat conducting layer is made compressible. In particular, the thermoelectric module is tubular, wherein annular or annular segment-shaped semiconductor elements are arranged between an inner tube and an outer tube in the axial direction one behind the other. Preferably, the inner tube is flowed through by exhaust gas and the outer tube flows through a cooling medium, so that inside the hot side and outside the cold side of the thermoelectric module is arranged. Alternatively, the tubular thermoelectric module can also be executed in the reverse manner, so that the exhaust gas flows over the outer tube. In particular, the thermoelectric module can also be embodied plate-shaped, so that thermoelectric elements are arranged in a plane next to one another. Here, one side is designed as a cold side and an opposite side arranged as a hot side. The following embodiments are correspondingly applicable to a plate-shaped thermoelectric module, wherein the present invention is particularly advantageous for tubular thermoelectric modules.
Insbesondere ist das thermoelektrische Modul ausgehend von einer Kaltseite, die von einem Kühlmedium überströmt wird, in Richtung der Heißseite wie folgt aufgebaut: Kaltseite, elektrische Isolation, elektrisch leitende Brückenelemente, ggf. Diffusionssperre, thermoelektrisches Material, ggf. Diffusionssperre, elektrisch leitende Brückenelemente, elektrische Isolation, Heißseite.In particular, the thermoelectric module, starting from a cold side, which is overflowed by a cooling medium, constructed in the direction of the hot side as follows: cold side, electrical insulation, electrically conductive bridge elements, possibly diffusion barrier, thermoelectric material, possibly diffusion barrier, electrically conductive bridge elements, electrical Isolation, hot side.
Es ist nun vorgesehen, dass zumindest insbesondere zwischen einer die Kaltseite oder Heißseite bildenden äußeren Wandung und den elektrisch leitenden Brückenelementen eine Wärmeleitschicht angeordnet ist, die für einen guten Wärmeübergang zwischen thermoelektrischen Elementen und der Kaltseite bzw. Heißseite sorgt und andererseits insbesondere eine elektrische Isolierung bewirkt zwischen der Kaltseite und elektrisch leitenden Brückenelementen oder zwischen der Heißseite und elektrisch leitenden Brückenelementen.It is now provided that at least in particular between a cold side or hot side forming outer wall and the electrically conductive bridge elements, a Wärmeleitschicht is arranged, which ensures good heat transfer between thermoelectric elements and the cold side or hot side and on the other hand causes in particular an electrical insulation between the cold side and electrically conductive bridge elements or between the hot side and electrically conductive bridge elements.
Diese Wärmeleitschicht kann insbesondere entweder zusammen mit einer elektrischen Isolation zur Anwendung gelangen oder die elektrische Isolationsschicht ersetzen. Die Wärmeleitschicht ist kompressibel ausgeführt, das heißt, sie ist durch Aufbringen eines äußeren Druckes (insbesondere zumindest teilweise elastisch) zusammenpressbar bzw. im Volumen reduzierbar. Durch diese Kompressibilität wird es ermöglicht, dass durch thermische Belastung hervorgerufene Spannungen innerhalb des thermoelektrischen Moduls von der Wärmeleitschicht aufgenommen werden. Dies ist möglich, da sich unterschiedlich ausdehnende Bauteile insbesondere in die Wärmeleitschicht hinein erstrecken, bzw. an diese angrenzen, und deren Ausdehnung durch die kompressible Wärmeleitschicht kompensiert werden kann. Insbesondere ist die Wärmeleitschicht so ausgeführt, dass die Reduktion des Volumens der Wärmeleitschicht vollständig reversibel ist. Dadurch ist es möglich, dass die Wärmeleitschicht den Bereich zwischen Heißseite und thermoelektrischen Elementen oder zwischen Kaltseite und thermoelektrischen Elementen auch bei wechselnder thermischer Beanspruchung dauerhaft vollständig ausfüllt.In particular, this heat-conducting layer can either be used together with electrical insulation or replace the electrical insulation layer. The heat-conducting layer is designed to be compressible, that is, it can be compressed or reduced in volume by applying an external pressure (in particular at least partially elastically). This compressibility makes it possible for stresses caused by thermal stress to be absorbed by the thermally conductive layer within the thermoelectric module. This is possible because differently expanding components extend in particular into the heat-conducting layer or adjoin it, and their expansion can be compensated by the compressible heat-conducting layer. In particular, the heat conducting layer is designed so that the reduction of the volume of the heat conducting layer is completely reversible. As a result, it is possible that the heat-conducting layer permanently completely fills the area between the hot side and the thermoelectric elements or between the cold side and thermoelectric elements even when the thermal load varies.
Die Wärmeleitschicht weist insbesondere eine Wärmeleitfähigkeit (bei Raumtemperatur, also 20 °C) von mindestens 0,9 W/Km [Watt/(Kelvin*Meter)], insbesondere von mindestens 9 W/Km und bevorzugt von mindestens 50 W/Km auf. Bevorzugt weist die Wärmeleitschicht einen spezifischen elektrischen Widerstand von mindestens 1 x 106 Ωm [Ohm*Meter], insbesondere mindestens 1 x 108 Ωm und bevorzugt von mindestens 1 x 109 Ωm auf.The heat-conducting layer in particular has a thermal conductivity (at room temperature, ie 20 ° C.) of at least 0.9 W / Km [watt / (Kelvin * meter)], in particular of at least 9 W / Km and preferably of at least 50 W / Km. The heat-conducting layer preferably has a specific electrical resistance of at least 1 × 10 6 Ωm [ohm * meter], in particular at least 1 × 10 8 Ωm, and preferably of at least 1 × 10 9 Ωm.
Weiterhin werden durch die Wärmeleitschicht insbesondere unterschiedliche Bauteiltoleranzen kompensiert, wobei dies bei der konstruktiven Auslegung des thermoelektrischen Moduls bereits berücksichtigt werden kann. Damit sind an die miteinander verbauten Komponenten des thermoelektrischen Moduls geringere Toleranzanforderungen zu stellen, so dass das thermoelektrische Modul insgesamt kostengünstiger herzustellen ist.Furthermore, in particular different component tolerances are compensated by the heat conducting layer, and this can already be taken into account in the structural design of the thermoelectric module. Thus, lower tolerance requirements are to be placed on the components of the thermoelectric module installed together so that the overall thermoelectric module is less expensive to produce.
Erfindungsgemäß ist die wenigstens eine Wärmeleitschicht flächig ausgeführt und weist eine Dicke auf. Die Wärmeleitschicht ist in einem Temperaturbereich von 80 bis 550 °C, insbesondere in einem Temperaturbereich von 80 bis 350 °C durch einen Flächendruck von bis zu 60 N/cm2 um mindestens 5 Vol.-% komprimierbar und damit in ihrer Dicke reduzierbar. Insbesondere ist die Wärmeleitschicht in dem oben genannten Temperaturbereich bei einem Flächendruck von bis zu 60 N/cm2 um mindestens 10 % komprimierbar, wobei bevorzugt maximal 25 % erreicht werden können. Insbesondere liegt die Dicke der (nicht komprimierten) Wärmeleitschicht in einem Bereich von 50 bis 2000 µm [Mikrometer], bevorzugt in einem Bereich von 50 bis 150 um, so dass eine dünne und gleichzeitig kompressible Wärmeleitschicht bereitgestellt werden kann.According to the invention, the at least one heat-conducting layer is made flat and has a thickness. The heat conducting layer is compressible in a temperature range of 80 to 550 ° C, in particular in a temperature range of 80 to 350 ° C by a surface pressure of up to 60 N / cm 2 by at least 5 vol .-% and thus reduced in thickness. In particular, the heat-conducting layer in the abovementioned temperature range can be compressed by at least 10% in the case of a surface pressure of up to 60 N / cm 2 , whereby preferably a maximum of 25% can be achieved. In particular, the thickness of the (uncompressed) heat conducting layer is in a range of 50 to 2000 μm [microns], preferably in a range of 50 to 150 μm, so that a thin and simultaneously compressible heat conducting layer can be provided.
Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist die wenigstens eine Wärmeleitschicht eine Folie. Die Folie ist insbesondere flexibel und biegsam und kann entsprechend zwischen der Heißseite und thermoelektrischen Elementen oder zwischen der Kaltseite und thermoelektrischen Elementen angeordnet werden.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the at least one heat conducting layer is a film. In particular, the foil is flexible and flexible and can be arranged between the hot side and thermoelectric elements or between the cold side and thermoelectric elements.
Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung des thermoelektrischen Moduls ist die wenigstens eine Wärmeleitschicht mittels eines Klebers zumindest an eine äußere Wandung des thermoelektrischen Moduls oder/und hin zu den thermoelektrischen Elementen angebunden. Dabei ist der Kleber insbesondere dazu geeignet, das thermoelektrische Modul an der Kaltseite und/oder an der Heißseite gegenüber einem Abgas bzw. einem Kühlmedium abzudichten. Somit kann der Zwischenraum des thermoelektrischen Moduls, in dem unter anderem die thermoelektrischen Elemente angeordnet sind, gasdicht bzw. fluiddicht gegenüber einem Abgas und/oder einem Kühlmedium ausgeführt werden. Insbesondere weist der Kleber dabei ebenfalls eine sehr gute thermische Leitfähigkeit auf (bei Raumtemperatur, also 20 °C) von mindestens 0,9 W/Km [Watt/(Kelvin*Meter)], insbesondere von mindestens 9 W/Km und bevorzugt von mindestens 50 W/Km auf. Bevorzugt weist der Kleber einen spezifischen elektrischen Widerstand von mindestens 1 x 106 Ωm [Ohm*Meter], insbesondere mindestens 1 x 108 Ωm und bevorzugt von mindestens 1 x 109 Ωm auf.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the thermoelectric module, the at least one heat conducting layer is connected by means of an adhesive at least to an outer wall of the thermoelectric module and / or to the thermoelectric elements. In this case, the adhesive is particularly suitable for sealing the thermoelectric module on the cold side and / or on the hot side with respect to an exhaust gas or a cooling medium. Thus, the intermediate space of the thermoelectric module, in which, inter alia, the thermoelectric elements are arranged, gas-tight or fluid-tight against an exhaust gas and / or a cooling medium are performed. In particular, the adhesive also has a very good thermal conductivity (at room temperature, ie 20 ° C.) of at least 0.9 W / Km [watt / (Kelvin * meter)], in particular of at least 9 W / Km and preferably of at least 50 W / Km up. The adhesive preferably has a specific electrical resistance of at least 1 × 10 6 Ωm [Ohm * meter], in particular at least 1 x 10 8 Ωm and preferably of at least 1 x 10 9 Ωm on.
Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung umfasst die wenigstens eine Wärmeleitschicht eine Wärmeleitpaste. Die Wärmeleitpaste ist pastös und weist insbesondere bei Raumtemperatur eine Viskosität von mindestens 1 N/m2 [Newton pro Quadratmeter] auf, bevorzugt zwischen 5 N/m2 und 50 N/m2 auf. Der Einsatz einer Wärmeleitpaste erfordert insbesondere eine zusätzliche elektrische Isolationsschicht. Während die Wärmeleitschicht, wenn sie als Folie ausgeführt ist, in einer konkreten Größe bzw. in einer konkreten Dicke zu verwenden ist, wird die Wärmeleitschicht, wenn sie als Wärmeleitpaste zur Anwendung kommt, lediglich durch eine bestimmte Menge (Volumen bei Raumtemperatur und Umgebungsdruck, also ca. 20 °C und 1 bar) definiert. Insbesondere enthält die Wärmeleitpaste die folgenden Materialien: Graphit, Silikon. Insbesondere ist die Wärmeleitpaste silikonfrei ausgeführt. Die Wärmeleitpaste kann insbesondere metallische Bestandteile enthalten, z. B. Aluminium. Die metallischen Bestandteile liegen insbesondere pulverförmig in der Wärmeleitpaste vor und bewirken eine hohe thermische Leitfähigkeit und hohe thermische Beständigkeit der Wärmeleitpaste.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the at least one heat conducting layer comprises a thermal paste. The thermal compound is pasty and has, in particular at room temperature, a viscosity of at least 1 N / m 2 [Newtons per square meter], preferably between 5 N / m 2 and 50 N / m 2 . The use of a thermal compound in particular requires an additional electrical insulation layer. While the Wärmeleitschicht, if it is designed as a film, is to be used in a specific size or in a specific thickness, the heat conducting layer, when used as thermal paste, only by a certain amount (volume at room temperature and ambient pressure, ie about 20 ° C and 1 bar) defined. In particular, the thermal paste contains the following materials: graphite, silicone. In particular, the thermal grease is executed silicone-free. The thermal compound may in particular contain metallic components, for. As aluminum. The metallic components are in particular in powder form in the thermal paste and cause a high thermal conductivity and high thermal resistance of the thermal paste.
Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung umfasst die wenigstens eine Wärmeleitschicht ein Silikonelastomer/Silikongummi. Dieses kann insbesondere als Folie oder als Wärmeleitpaste ausgeführt sein.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the at least one heat-conducting layer comprises a silicone elastomer / silicone rubber. This can be embodied in particular as a foil or as a thermal paste.
Bevorzugt wird die Wärmeleitpaste bei plattenförmigen thermoelektrischen Modulen eingesetzt. Die Wärmeleitfolie kann zudem bei rohrförmigen thermoelektrischen Modulen eingesetzt werden.Preferably, the thermal paste is used in plate-shaped thermoelectric modules. The heat-conducting foil can also be used in tubular thermoelectric modules.
Gemäß einer weiteren besonders vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist die wenigstens eine Wärmeleitschicht mit Fasern verstärkt. Die Fasern sind dabei insbesondere untereinander vernetzt, so dass die Wärmeleitschicht eine höhere Festigkeit bzw. Steifigkeit bzw. Reißfestigkeit aufweist. Durch den Einsatz von Fasern kann auch die Kompressibilität bzw. Verformbarkeit der Wärmeleitschicht angepasst werden. Als Fasern kommen insbesondere Glasfasern zum Einsatz. Diese werden insbesondere in einem Silikongummi eingebettet.According to a further particularly advantageous embodiment, the at least one heat conducting layer is reinforced with fibers. The fibers are in particular crosslinked with each other, so that the heat-conducting layer has a higher strength or stiffness or tear resistance. The use of fibers can also be used to adapt the compressibility or deformability of the heat-conducting layer. As fibers come in particular Fiberglass used. These are embedded in particular in a silicone rubber.
Insbesondere wird ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines thermoelektrischen Moduls, insbesondere eines erfindungsgemäßen thermoelektrischen Moduls vorgeschlagen, das zumindest die folgenden Schritte aufweist:
- a) Bereitstellen eines inneren Rohres,
- b) Anordnen von thermoelektrischen Elementen an dem inneren Rohr,
- c) Anordnen von elektrisch leitenden Brückenelementen zur elektrisch leitenden Verbindung der thermoelektrischen Elemente untereinander, so dass eine erste rohrförmige Anordnung mit einer Außenumfangsfläche hergestellt ist,
- d) Anordnen einer komprimierbaren Wärmeleitschicht auf der Außenumfangsfläche,
- e) Anordnen eines Außenrohres,
- f) Kalibrieren des Außenrohres, so dass die Wärmeleitschicht komprimiert wird.
- a) providing an inner tube,
- b) arranging thermoelectric elements on the inner tube,
- c) arranging electrically conductive bridge elements for the electrically conductive connection of the thermoelectric elements to each other, so that a first tubular arrangement is produced with an outer circumferential surface,
- d) placing a compressible heat conducting layer on the outer peripheral surface,
- e) arranging an outer tube,
- f) calibrating the outer tube, so that the Wärmeleitschicht is compressed.
Insbesondere erfolgt durch das Kalibrieren des Außenrohres eine Verringerung des Durchmessers des Außenrohres, so dass (nur) die innerhalb des Außenrohres angeordnete Wärmeleitschicht zwischen den thermoelektrischen Elementen und dem Außenrohr komprimiert wird. Insbesondere wird ein Druck zwischen 10 und 100 N/cm2 aufgebracht, wobei insbesondere zusätzlich das Außenrohr und ggf. auch das thermoelektrische Modul bis auf eine Temperatur von höchstens 400 °C erwärmt werden.In particular, by calibrating the outer tube, a reduction of the diameter of the outer tube, so that (only) the disposed within the outer tube heat conducting layer between the thermoelectric elements and the outer tube is compressed. In particular, a pressure between 10 and 100 N / cm 2 is applied, wherein in particular in addition the outer tube and possibly also the thermoelectric module are heated to a temperature of at most 400 ° C.
Insbesondere wird durch das Kalibrieren das Außenrohr derart in seinem Durchmesser verringert, dass die darin angeordnete Wärmeleitschicht um mindestens 5 Vol.-% komprimiert wird und damit in ihrer Dicke insbesondere um 5 % reduziert wird. Insbesondere wird eine Reduktion der Dicke bzw. eine Komprimierung des Volumens von mindestens 10 % und bevorzugt höchstens 25 % erreicht. Durch die Komprimierung der Wärmeleitschicht wird es ermöglicht, dass insbesondere die thermoelektrischen Elemente aber auch andere Bauelemente insbesondere in radialer Richtung des thermoelektrischen Moduls mit größeren Toleranzen ausgeführt werden können, da durch die Anordnung der Wärmeleitschicht Spannungsspitzen an den einzelnen Bauteilen, die durch die Kalibrierung sonst hervorgerufen werden, vermieden werden.In particular, by calibrating the outer tube is reduced in its diameter such that the heat-conducting layer arranged therein is compressed by at least 5 vol .-% and is thus reduced in thickness in particular by 5%. In particular, a reduction of the thickness or a compression of the volume of at least 10% and preferably at most 25% is achieved. By compressing the heat conducting layer, it is possible that in particular the thermoelectric Elements but also other components, in particular in the radial direction of the thermoelectric module can be performed with greater tolerances, as by the arrangement of the heat conducting layer voltage peaks at the individual components, which are otherwise caused by the calibration, can be avoided.
Die Wärmeleitschicht wird insbesondere an unterschiedlichen Stellen unterschiedlich stark komprimiert, so dass die oben beschriebenen Werte hinsichtlich der Dicke und des komprimierbaren Volumens nur als Durchschnittswerte über die gesamte Erstreckung der Wärmeleitschicht angesehen werden können. Insbesondere ist es möglich, dass einzelne punktuelle Bereiche stärker oder weniger stark komprimiert werden, so dass das Material der Wärmeleitschicht an verschiedenen Positionen unterschiedlich stark verdrängt wird. Dennoch stellt sich bevorzugt über die gesamte Erstreckung der Wärmeleitschicht eine gleichmäßige Dichte des Materials der Wärmeleitschicht ein, so dass insbesondere über die gesamte Erstreckung der Wärmeleitschicht nahezu konstante Eigenschaften (hinsichtlich Wärmeleitung und elektrischer Isolation der Wärmeleitschicht oder ähnliches) vorliegen.The heat-conducting layer is compressed to a different extent, in particular at different points, so that the above-described values with regard to the thickness and the compressible volume can only be regarded as average values over the entire extent of the heat-conducting layer. In particular, it is possible that individual punctiform regions are compressed more or less strongly, so that the material of the heat conducting layer is displaced to different degrees at different positions. Nevertheless, a uniform density of the material of the heat-conducting layer is preferably established over the entire extent of the heat-conducting layer, so that virtually constant properties (with regard to heat conduction and electrical insulation of the heat-conducting layer or the like) are present over the entire extent of the heat-conducting layer.
Insbesondere erfolgen zwischen Schritt a) und Schritt b) die folgenden Zwischenschritte:
- i. Aufbringen einer Isolierschicht auf das innere Rohr,
- ii. Anordnen von elektrisch leitenden Brückenelementen zur elektrisch leitenden Verbindung der thermoelektrischen Elemente untereinander.
- i. Applying an insulating layer to the inner tube,
- ii. Arranging electrically conductive bridge elements for electrically conductive connection of the thermoelectric elements with each other.
Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Weiterbildung des Verfahrens wird zwischen innerem Rohr und den thermoelektrischen Elementen zusätzlich eine Wärmeleitschicht angeordnet. Insbesondere wird hier vorgeschlagen, dass die Kalibrierung auch über das Außenrohr erfolgt, wobei das innere Rohr z. B. durch einen Dorn stabilisiert wird, so dass eine Reduzierung des Durchmessers des inneren Rohres hier nicht erfolgt, sondern nur eine Komprimierung des Bauraumes zwischen innerem Rohr und äußerem Rohr vorgenommen wird. Alternativ kann eine Kalibrierung (z. B. durch ein flüssiges Druckmedium) allein oder zusätzlich am Innenrohr erfolgen.According to a further advantageous development of the method, a heat conducting layer is additionally arranged between the inner tube and the thermoelectric elements. In particular, it is proposed here that the calibration also takes place via the outer tube, wherein the inner tube z. B. is stabilized by a mandrel, so that a reduction in the diameter of the inner tube does not occur here, but only a compression of the space between the inner tube and outer tube is made. Alternatively, a calibration (For example, by a liquid pressure medium) alone or in addition to the inner tube.
Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung des Verfahrens wird durch das Kalibrieren ausschließlich das Außenrohr plastisch verformt, so dass bei Kalibrierung des Außenrohres insbesondere keine Veränderung des Durchmessers des Innenrohres erfolgt.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the method, only the outer tube is plastically deformed by the calibration, so that in particular no change in the diameter of the inner tube occurs during calibration of the outer tube.
Generell ist zu beachten, dass bei der Kalibrierung die thermoelektrischen Elemente nicht beschädigt werden. Gerade bei ringsegmentförmigen Halbleiterelementen kann eine Lageverschiebung der Halbleiterelemente infolge der Kalibrierung jedoch toleriert werden. Ebenfalls ist es bevorzugt möglich, dass zumindest die Halbleiterelemente infolge des Kalibrierungsdruckes gesintert werden, so dass damit auch eine zwischen Innenrohr und Halbleiterelementen angeordnete Wärmeleitschicht zumindest teilweise komprimiert werden kann. Weiterhin können z. B. Sollbruchstellen in den Halbleiterelementen vorgesehen sein, so dass diese einerseits als bevorzugt ringförmige Elemente verbaut werden, andererseits aber eine Lageverschiebung aufgrund der Kalibrierung mitmachen können, ohne dass sonstige ungewollte Spannungsrisse entstehen.In general, it should be noted that during calibration, the thermoelectric elements are not damaged. However, in the case of ring-segment-shaped semiconductor elements, a shift in the position of the semiconductor elements as a result of the calibration can be tolerated. Likewise, it is preferably possible for at least the semiconductor elements to be sintered as a result of the calibration pressure, so that a heat conduction layer arranged between the inner tube and semiconductor elements can also be at least partially compressed therewith. Furthermore, z. B. predetermined breaking points in the semiconductor elements may be provided so that they are installed on the one hand as preferably annular elements, but on the other hand can join a positional shift due to the calibration, without any other unwanted stress cracks.
Bei einem plattenförmigen thermoelektrischen Modul stellen sich die Probleme hinsichtlich Anordnung einer weiteren Wärmeleitschicht an dem Innenrohr nicht, da hier die konstruktive Gestaltung und auch das Verfahren "symmetrisch" ausgeführt werden kann. Die obigen Ausführungen sind aber entsprechend auf plattenförmige thermoelektrische Module übertragbar.In the case of a plate-shaped thermoelectric module, the problems with regard to the arrangement of a further heat-conducting layer on the inner tube do not arise since the structural design and also the method can be carried out "symmetrically" here. However, the above statements are correspondingly applicable to plate-shaped thermoelectric modules.
Insbesondere wird durch das vorgeschlagene thermoelektrische Modul, bzw. durch das Verfahren, der Einsatz eines Lötwerkstoffes zur Anbindung der Heißseite bzw. der Kaltseite an die thermoelektrischen Elemente vermieden. Insbesondere wird also eine lötfreie Anordnung bzw. ein lotfreies Verfahren zur Herstellung eines thermoelektrischen Moduls vorgeschlagen, so dass eine Montage der Anordnung in ein Außenrohr möglich ist, ohne dass eine stoffschlüssige Verbindung zwischen thermoelektrischen Elementen und dem Außenrohr und/oder dem Innenrohr mittelbar oder unmittelbar erzeugt wird. "Mittelbar" bezeichnet z. B. die Anordnung einer Lötverbindung zwischen einer elektrischen Isolationsschicht und dem Außenrohr bzw. dem Innenrohr oder zwischen den elektrisch leitenden Brückenelementen und der elektrischen Isolationsschicht, so dass also thermoelektrische Elemente und die Kaltseite oder Heißseite nicht direkt ("unmittelbar") durch die Lötverbindung miteinander verbunden sind. "Stoffschlüssig" bezeichnet eine Verbindung von Komponenten miteinander, die durch atomare oder molekulare Kräfte zusammengehalten werden. Dies sind insbesondere nicht lösbare Verbindungen, die sich nur durch Zerstörung der Verbindungsmittel trennen lassen.In particular, the use of a soldering material for connecting the hot side or the cold side to the thermoelectric elements is avoided by the proposed thermoelectric module, or by the method. In particular, therefore, a solderless arrangement or a lot-free method for producing a thermoelectric module is proposed so that an assembly of the arrangement in an outer tube is possible without a cohesive connection between thermoelectric Elements and the outer tube and / or the inner tube is generated directly or indirectly. "Indirect" denotes z. Example, the arrangement of a solder joint between an electrical insulation layer and the outer tube or the inner tube or between the electrically conductive bridge elements and the electrical insulation layer, so that thermoelectric elements and the cold side or hot side not directly ("directly") connected by the solder joint are. "Bonded" refers to a combination of components held together by atomic or molecular forces. These are in particular non-releasable compounds that can be separated only by destruction of the connecting means.
Insbesondere kann das thermoelektrische Modul in einem thermoelektrischen Generator eingesetzt werden, der bevorzugt in der Abgasanlage einer Verbrennungskraftmaschine in einem Kraftfahrzeug eingesetzt wird.In particular, the thermoelectric module can be used in a thermoelectric generator, which is preferably used in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle.
Durch die vorliegende Erfindung ist es möglich, ein thermoelektrisches Modul bereitzustellen bzw. herzustellen, bei dem nur vertret- und machbare Anforderungen an die Toleranzen der einzelnen miteinander kombinierten Bauteile gestellt werden müssen. Die Bauteiltoleranzen werden bereits bei der Herstellung des thermoelektrischen Moduls durch die kompressible Wärmeleitschicht kompensiert. Zudem wird auch die unterschiedliche Ausdehnung einzelner Bauteile infolge thermischer Belastung während des Betriebes durch die Wärmeleitschicht ausgeglichen. Durch den Verzicht auf eine stoffschlüssige und zumindest in radialer Richtung steife (nicht flexible) Verbindung (Lötverbindung) zwischen thermoelektrischen Elementen und der Heißseite bzw. der Kaltseite kann weiterhin die Empfindlichkeit gegenüber (unterschiedlichen) Wärmeausdehnungen verringert werden. Der Einsatz einer kompressiblen Wärmeleitschicht ermöglicht damit erstmals den Einsatz eines gegenüber thermischen Wechselbeanspruchungen dauerfesten thermoelektrischen Moduls, ohne dass aufwendige Maßnahmen zum Ausgleich von thermischen Spannungen konstruktiv vorgesehen sein müssen.By the present invention, it is possible to provide or produce a thermoelectric module, in which only representable and feasible requirements must be made of the tolerances of the individual components combined with each other. The component tolerances are already compensated during the production of the thermoelectric module by the compressible Wärmeleitschicht. In addition, the different expansion of individual components due to thermal stress during operation is compensated by the Wärmeleitschicht. By eliminating a cohesive and at least in the radial direction rigid (not flexible) connection (solder joint) between thermoelectric elements and the hot side or the cold side, the sensitivity to (different) thermal expansions can be further reduced. The use of a compressible heat conducting layer thus makes it possible for the first time to use a thermoelectric module that is resistant to thermal cycling over time, without the need for elaborate measures to compensate for thermal stresses.
Es wird ausdrücklich darauf hingewiesen, dass Merkmale, die im Zusammenhang mit dem thermoelektrischen Modul oder mit dem Kraftfahrzeug beschrieben wurden, auch für das Verfahren oder für plattenförmige thermoelektrische Module zur Anwendung gelangen können und umgekehrt.It is expressly pointed out that features which have been described in connection with the thermoelectric module or with the motor vehicle can also be used for the method or for plate-shaped thermoelectric modules, and vice versa.
Die Erfindung sowie das technische Umfeld werden nachfolgend anhand der Figuren näher erläutert. Es ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass die Figuren besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsvarianten der Erfindung aufzeigen, diese jedoch nicht darauf beschränkt ist. Es zeigen schematisch:
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- Schritt a) eines Herstellungsverfahrens,
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- Schritt b) eines Herstellungsverfahrens,
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- Schritt c) eines Herstellungsverfahrens,
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- Schritt d) eines Herstellungsverfahrens,
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- Schritt e) eines Herstellungsverfahrens, und
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- Schritt f) eines Herstellungsverfahrens, sowie
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- ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einer Abgasbehandlungsvorrichtung.
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- a thermoelectric module with a heat conducting layer,
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- Step a) of a manufacturing process,
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- Step b) of a manufacturing process,
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- Step c) of a manufacturing process,
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- Step d) of a manufacturing process,
- Fig. 6:
- Step e) of a manufacturing process, and
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- Step f) of a manufacturing process, as well
- Fig. 8:
- a motor vehicle with an exhaust treatment device.
Zwischen der Wärmeleitschicht 5 und der Kaltseite 2 ist weiterhin ein Kleber 8 angeordnet, so dass Wärmeleitschicht 5 und Kaltseite 2 miteinander adhäsiv verbunden sind. Die Wärmeleitschicht 5 ist also mittels eines Klebers 8 zumindest an eine äußere Wandung 9 des thermoelektrischen Moduls 1 angebunden. Ein Ausschnitt in der Wärmeleitschicht 5 zeigt, dass diese Fasern 11 aufweist.Between the
In den folgenden Figuren werden nur einzelne Komponenten eines thermoelektrischen Moduls 1 gezeigt, wobei z. B. die Anordnung von elektrisch leitenden Brückenelementen 13 auch auf der Innenseite der thermoelektrischen Elemente 4 für den Fachmann selbstverständlich ist und entsprechend weggelassen wurde.In the following figures, only individual components of a
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- Thermoelectric module (1) comprising at least a cold side (2), a hot side (3) and thermoelectric elements (4) disposed between them, wherein at least one heat conducting layer (5) is disposed between the thermoelectric elements (4) and an outer wall (9) forming at least the cold side (2) or the hot side (3), wherein the heat conducting layer (5) is compressible, characterized in that the at least one heat conducting layer (5) is implemented in planar form, has a thickness (6) and is compressible by at least 5 Vol.-% in a temperature range of 80 through 550 °C at a surface pressure of up to 60 Newton/cm2 and is thus reducible in its thickness (6); so that stresses within the thermoelectric module caused by thermal load are absorbed by the heat conducting layer.
- Thermoelectric module (1) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one heat conducting layer (5) is a film (7).
- Thermoelectric module (1) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one heat conducting layer (5) is attached by means of an adhesive (8) at least to an outer wall (9) of the thermoelectric module (1) or through to the thermoelectric elements (4).
- Thermoelectric module (1) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one heat conducting layer (5) contains a heat conducting paste (10).
- Thermoelectric module (1) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one heat conducting layer (5) contains a silicone elastomer.
- Thermoelectric module (1) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one heat conducting layer (5) is reinforced with fibers (11).
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